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13/06/2025

💭 Africa Kills Her Sun — Lessons on Integrity, Society, and the Human Condition

I recently revisited Africa Kills Her Sun, a hauntingly brilliant short story by Ken Saro-Wiwa — written as a farewell letter from a condemned man facing ex*****on.

Beyond its raw narrative of crime and justice, the story is a searing commentary on:
• The pervasive corruption in society
• The blurred lines between “legal” and “illegal” forms of theft
• The complicity and complacency of citizens
• The painful choices individuals make when systems fail them

One line lingers in my mind:
“Africa kills her sun.”
A cryptic, powerful epitaph — a lament that the brightest hopes and talents are often stifled by structural injustice.

As professionals and leaders across industries, this story reminds us:
• To question the systems we operate within
• To uphold integrity even when it is not popular
• To recognize how silence can enable injustice

👉 Are we building societies where talent can thrive — or ones where potential is suffocated?
👉 Are we courageous enough to challenge corruption at every level?

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s words, penned in a prison cell, still speak loudly today.

In 2004, renowned Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and his wife, Njeeri, were brutally attacked in their Nairobi apartmen...
29/05/2025

In 2004, renowned Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and his wife, Njeeri, were brutally attacked in their Nairobi apartment during his first visit back to Kenya after 22 years in exile. The assailants tortured Ngũgĩ with burning ci******es and r***d his wife. Among those arrested was Ngũgĩ’s nephew, John Kiragu Chege, who was accused of orchestrating and participating in the attack. However, he was acquitted due to insufficient evidence, while three security guards were convicted and sentenced to death for their roles in the crime.   

Ngũgĩ suspected that the attack might have been politically motivated, given the assailants’ deliberate actions and the fact that his return was a high-profile event. Nevertheless, the court found no political links to the attack. 

John Kiragu Chege later entered politics and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Limuru. There is no public record indicating any political repercussions from his earlier arrest in connection with the attack. Rest in Peace Ngugi wa Thiong’o

13/04/2025

Njorua ya Kithi Dama Wa Spares at Kameme FM

Kuna kazi kazini😂😂😂
28/03/2025

Kuna kazi kazini😂😂😂

23/03/2025

Orono should show us the way

Our God given, the most hardworking Governor north of Limpopo South of Sahara has spoken. Whatever he says is a law
23/03/2025

Our God given, the most hardworking Governor north of Limpopo South of Sahara has spoken. Whatever he says is a law

22/03/2025

Githaiga Wa Chai life and how he was thrown out of his family - later he GOT infected with HIV

A man of the people!
22/03/2025

A man of the people!

21/03/2025

Keeping fit in Mount Kenya

21/03/2025

Best of Kikuyu Tiktoker Riena Wairimu compilation

21/03/2025

Compilation of best of Usi Wa Kinyanya speaking shembeteng

ODM members are angry at Ruto for not kicking out Mt Kenya PS and replace them with Raila Odinga's.
20/03/2025

ODM members are angry at Ruto for not kicking out Mt Kenya PS and replace them with Raila Odinga's.

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